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Securing LED Lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 916Crza, Feb 2, 2020.

  1. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    916Crza

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    I was wondering what extra precautions (if any) that you guys use to make stealing aftermarket lights a little more difficult.

    I’ve bought the security screws, but can see that wouldn’t really do much. I’m debating using some blue lock tight as well?

    Trusting humanity isn’t one of the options. Ha
     
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  2. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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    I've been told a glock sticker or similar works. I don't have to worry I park in a garage at night.
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    I do as well but not when I travel. I hear stories of lights getting ripped off often too
     
  4. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    I’ve been all over the country and never had a problem. I usually just try to park in spots to not gain attention or make it very difficult if you were to try stealing them
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    sometimes it's cheaper to let them be able to steel them without doing damage then it is to make them work harder. locks only keep honest people honest. So if you try to make it harder to get the ditch lights stolen then they might break a window to open your hood then unbolt the brackets lights and hood .
     
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  6. Feb 2, 2020 at 1:17 PM
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    i thought about that as well. I believe you’re right though. Thanks
     
  7. Feb 3, 2020 at 4:01 PM
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    lynyrd3

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  8. Feb 3, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    Security bolts, keep the covers on, park underground has all worked for me so far.. but there is only so much you can do.
    I'd be more upset if they cut the wires and scratched up the truck trying to get them off..
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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    I ordered some caliraised ditch lights and was wondering the same about securing them somehow, oh well.
     

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